Gross fixed capital formation in Uganda
Uganda: Gross fixed capital formation was 13.55 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.55 billion current US$
Change on year
up 16.1%
World rank
82nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
13.55 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
65.92 million current US$
in 1964
Years of data
58
1963–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Uganda, 1963–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Uganda stood at 13.55 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and up 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Uganda peaked at 13.55 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 65.92 million current US$, in 1964.
Uganda ranks 82nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 68.17 million current US$ | — |
| 1964 | 65.92 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 109.20 million current US$ | +65.7% |
| 1966 | 107.80 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 130.20 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1968 | 135.80 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 145.60 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 168.00 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1971 | 214.20 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1972 | 184.80 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1973 | 140.00 million current US$ | -24.2% |
| 1974 | 223.84 million current US$ | +59.9% |
| 1975 | 171.11 million current US$ | -23.6% |
| 1976 | 121.00 million current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1982 | 212.00 million current US$ | +75.2% |
| 1983 | 176.00 million current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1984 | 297.75 million current US$ | +69.2% |
| 1985 | 307.34 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 331.39 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 609.29 million current US$ | +83.9% |
| 1988 | 702.47 million current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 587.60 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1990 | 546.83 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 503.95 million current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 454.80 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 489.99 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 583.97 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1995 | 942.08 million current US$ | +61.3% |
| 1996 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 1.05 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 1.37 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2006 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 2.60 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 3.28 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 6.17 billion current US$ | +87.8% |
| 2010 | 7.11 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 7.35 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 7.04 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 9.10 billion current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2014 | 8.55 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 7.53 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 7.26 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 7.39 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 7.82 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 8.80 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2020 | 8.84 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 9.46 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 10.68 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 10.77 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 11.67 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2025 | 13.55 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 13.55 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.27 billion current US$, 4.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 13.55 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 3.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 108.95 million current US$ | 65.92 million current US$ | 145.60 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1970s | 174.71 million current US$ | 121.00 million current US$ | 223.84 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 402.98 million current US$ | 176.00 million current US$ | 702.47 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 781.09 million current US$ | 454.80 million current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 billion current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ | 6.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.80 billion current US$ | 7.04 billion current US$ | 9.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.83 billion current US$ | 8.84 billion current US$ | 13.55 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More economy & growth data for Uganda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 399,794 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.008 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.26 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0604 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 65.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Uganda?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Uganda was 13.55 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 13.55 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.92 million current US$ in 1964.
- How does Uganda rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Uganda ranks 82nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.